Head to head
Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management vs Aalto University School of Business
The Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management and Aalto University School of Business Master in Management programs, compared side by side on the numbers that decide it — ranking, fees, salary, selectivity and class profile.
Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
Aalto University School of Business
FT ranking 2025
#90
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QS ranking 2025
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Tuition
€1,194/year (EU, ≈€2,388 full programme) · €5,369/year (non-EU), 2026/27
Free (EU/EEA/Switzerland) · €15,000/year (~€30,000 total) for non-EU/EEA
Median salary
$79k
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Employment rate
88%
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GMAT range
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Duration
24 months
24 months
Class size
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Average age
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International
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Female
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Location
Brussels, Belgium
Espoo, Finland
The short version
- On tuition, Aalto University School of Business is the more affordable option at Free (EU/EEA/Switzerland) · €15,000/year (~€30,000 total) for non-EU/EEA.
- Geographically they are a different bet entirely: Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management in Belgium, Aalto University School of Business in Finland.
Rankings and salary are only part of the decision — fit with your target career, location, language, and cost of living usually matter more. Read each program in full before deciding.
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Frequently asked
Which is more affordable, Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management or Aalto University School of Business?
- Tuition is €1,194/year (EU, ≈€2,388 full programme) · €5,369/year (non-EU), 2026/27 at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management and Free (EU/EEA/Switzerland) · €15,000/year (~€30,000 total) for non-EU/EEA at Aalto University School of Business. Compare like for like before concluding — headline tuition can mix EU/EEA and non-EU rates — and add living costs in Brussels versus Espoo, since the lower tuition is not always the cheaper city overall.
Do you need the GMAT for Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management or Aalto University School of Business?
- Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE; Aalto University School of Business has an admission route that does not require a GMAT or GRE. Test policies change each cycle, so confirm the current requirement on each school's own admissions page before assuming you can skip it.
Should I choose Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management or Aalto University School of Business?
- There is no universal winner. The right pick depends on your target career, where you want to live and work (Brussels, Belgium versus Espoo, Finland), the language of instruction, and your budget. Read both full profiles, weigh fit over a handful of ranking places, and if you are still torn, our admissions guide walks through building a shortlist you can defend.